Cast of Respect
24 credited, in billing order.

Jennifer Hudsonas Aretha Franklin

Forest Whitakeras C. L. Franklin

Marlon Wayansas Ted White

Audra McDonaldas Barbara Franklin

Mary J. Bligeas Dinah Washington

Marc Maronas Jerry Wexler

Tituss Burgessas Reverend Dr. James Cleveland

Saycon Sengblohas Erma Franklin

Hailey Kilgoreas Carolyn Franklin

Tate Donovanas John Hammond

Skye Dakota Turneras Aretha Franklin (young)

Heather Headleyas Clara Ward

Leroy McClainas Cecil Franklin

Lodric D. Collinsas Smokey Robinson

Brenda Nicole Mooreras Brenda Franklin

Brandon Gilpinas Teenager

Tangela Largeas Grieving Mother

Albert Jonesas Ken Cunningham

Myk Watfordas Rick Hall

Gilbert Glenn Brownas Martin Luther King Jr.

Kimberly Scottas Mama Franklin

Peyton Jacksonas Young Cecil
Nevaeh Moore
Nevaeh Mooreas Young Carolyn

Victoria Paige Watkinsas Teen #2
Crew
Liesl TommyDirector
Tracey Scott WilsonStory · Screenplay
Callie KhouriStory
Aaron L. GilbertExecutive Producer
Jason ClothExecutive Producer
Jennifer HudsonExecutive Producer
Stacey SherExecutive ProducerSue Baden-PowellExecutive Producer
Harvey Mason Jr.Producer
Jonathan GlickmanProducerScott BernsteinProducer
Kris BowersOriginal Music Composer